Assignment 1: Discussion—Why is academic integrity important?
This course’s syllabus states: “In an effort to foster a spirit of honesty and integrity during the learning process, Argosy University requires that the submission of all course assignments represent the original work produced by that student. All sources must be documented through normal scholarly references/citations and all work must be submitted using the current edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.”
Why is source documentation and plagiarism such an important topic in academics? Is avoiding plagiarism and citing sources correctly just as important in the professional world? What are the penalties for academic dishonesty and are these penalties appropriate?
Use the Argosy University online library to search for articles regarding plagiarism, academic dishonesty, and academic cheating, etc.
Then, do the following:
Write your initial response in about 150–200 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Quote or paraphrase at least two outside sources in your answer.
By Saturday, July 12, 2014, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through Tuesday, July 15, 2014, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses.
Grading Criteria and Rubric
| Assignment 1 Grading Criteria |
Maximum Points
|
| Identified an article regarding academic integrity. |
8
|
| Summarized the contents and the merits of the selected article. |
12
|
| Properly included the reference for the selected article. |
16
|
| Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. |
4
|
| Total: |
40
|
Delivering a high-quality product at a reasonable price is not enough anymore.
That’s why we have developed 5 beneficial guarantees that will make your experience with our service enjoyable, easy, and safe.
You have to be 100% sure of the quality of your product to give a money-back guarantee. This describes us perfectly. Make sure that this guarantee is totally transparent.
Read moreEach paper is composed from scratch, according to your instructions. It is then checked by our plagiarism-detection software. There is no gap where plagiarism could squeeze in.
Read moreThanks to our free revisions, there is no way for you to be unsatisfied. We will work on your paper until you are completely happy with the result.
Read moreYour email is safe, as we store it according to international data protection rules. Your bank details are secure, as we use only reliable payment systems.
Read moreBy sending us your money, you buy the service we provide. Check out our terms and conditions if you prefer business talks to be laid out in official language.
Read more